Endow Iowa

Endow Iowa was created to enhance the quality of life for the citizens of this state through increased philanthropic activity by encouraging new investments to existing community foundations across Iowa.

The original program included two components: (1) tax credits to donors (an active program) and (2) matching grants to community foundations or affiliates (a program that is no longer active).

Explaining Endow Iowa

Angela Dethlefs-Trettin, former President of the Iowa Council of Foundations, discussed Endow Iowa with DSM Magazine. See the video below for Angela's 2-minute explanation on how Endow Iowa works, its successes and the impact it is leveraging in local communities.